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Darren Wenlock, 60, took a different view. "It epitomises where we are in the country; it doesn't surprise me - it looks like we're cash-strapped, and local authorities are," he said. Town clerk Terry Jordan said: "The Christmas tree which has been delivered to Wisbech this year is not of the quality which had been expected by the council. "It is understood from the supplier that, because of the extremely dry weather conditions this year, the growth and health of taller trees, in excess of 30ft [9m] in height, have suffered. "The council is arranging with the supplier for the provision of a replacement Christmas tree." Last month, a grower in Lincolnshire warned customers to expect shorter Christmas trees with fewer branches following adverse weather conditions.
